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The Katsina State Government has announced the death of retired Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar, while in the custody of the bandits, described the development as a tragic loss to the state and the nation. The announcement was contained in a statement released on Saturday by the Commissioner for Homeland Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Mu’azu. According to the statement, …

Caleb Mutfwang Governor Caleb Mutfwang said his administration will not enter into any form of negotiation with terrorists or criminal groups, insisting that sustained military and intelligence operations remain the only path to lasting peace in the state. Mutfwang made the statement on Friday in Jos during a Democracy Day town hall meeting, where he reviewed his administration’s security strategy …

By Ayo Kehinde President Bola Tinubu on Friday issued one of the strongest warnings of his administration to terrorists, kidnappers, bandits and their financiers, declaring that criminal elements threatening the security of Nigeria must surrender immediately or face the “full force of the Nigerian State”. Delivering a nationwide address to commemorate Nigeria’s 2026 Democracy Day celebration, marking 27 uninterrupted years …

Post views: 15 From Silvernews.com.ng Former African Footballer of the Year, Emmanuel Amuneke, has called on Africans around the world to support the South Africa national football team at the FIFA World Cup, stressing that football remains a powerful tool for unity, healing and reconciliation. Speaking in an interview with Wakawaka Sports Extra, the former Barcelona player acknowledged that …

Nnanna Chigozie Ewuzie, Compliance Manager at 1xBet Nigeria, participated in the Responsible Gaming Symposium, where she focused on one of the biggest challenges to safer gaming in Africa: players must understand protection tools before they can use them effectively. At the Symposium, Nnanna presented 1xBet vision on player education as a central part of responsible gaming. His comments were based …

Defense Minister Christopher Musa has raised fresh concerns over the role of informants and local collaborators in supporting terrorism, banditry and insurgency across the country. Musa said the persistence of insecurity is largely driven by the support criminal groups receive from communities, describing such assistance as a critical lifeline to their operations. The minister spoke on Friday at the 2026 …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in protecting and strengthening the nation’s democracy, describing June 12 as a distinctive symbol of sacrifice, patriotism and the collective determination of the Nigerian people to uphold democratic governance. Ododo, who made the call in his Democracy Day message, congratulated citizens across the country …

Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to draw inspiration from the June 12, 1993 elections and work towards ensuring credible, transparent and citizen-led elections in 2027. In a Democracy Day message posted on his handle X on Friday, Obi said June 12 should serve as a time for reflection on the state of Nigeria’s …

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday sentenced five men to 25 years in prison each for their roles in a cross-border arms trafficking ring that allegedly supplied arms to Boko Haram-linked operatives in Niger State. The convicts – Yusuf Muhammad (alias Bature), Goni Ibrahim Bindi (alias Goni Mutuwa), Sani Tukur (alias Danladi), Mubarak Ibrahim and Musa Alhaji …

By Ayo Kehinde The Edo State Government has ordered the reopening of schools that were previously closed in some parts of the state due to security threats, announcing that the affected public and private institutions will resume full academic activities on Monday, June 15, 2026, following a comprehensive review of the security situation. The directive was contained in an official …